The Impressive TimesThe Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2025 concluded with great enthusiasm at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention Centre, New Delhi, marking a day that celebrated innovation, creativity, and youth-driven technological advancements.
The event was jointly organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under its AI for Good Impact Initiative, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, and the I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), IIT Delhi, as part of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025.
The prestigious competition was inaugurated by Shri Deb Kumar Chakrabarti, Member (Services), Digital Communications Commission, and Dr. Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy to the Director and Chief of TSB, ITU. Shri Chakrabarti highlighted India’s leadership ambitions in AI and robotics, stating, “India must be the lead innovator in AI and Robotics. The innovation paradox should be solved by building capabilities and fostering innovation among the young generation.”
The challenge featured Junior and Senior categories, with awards for top positions and innovation:
Junior Category
🥇 Winner: Team Heyansh, Playto Labs, Bengaluru – Selected to represent India at the Global Grand Finale in Geneva, July 2026.
🥈 First Runner-up: Team Robo Knights Junior, DPS R.K. Puram, New Delhi
🥉 Second Runner-up: Team Naitik, Playto Labs, Bengaluru
✨ Most Innovative & Original Robot: Team Heyansh, Playto Labs, Bengaluru
Senior Category
🥇 Winner: The Ambitious Avengers, Sant Atulanand Convent School, Varanasi – Back-to-back champions representing India again at Geneva 2026.
🥈 First Runner-up: Team Aarav, Playto Labs, Bengaluru
🥉 Second Runner-up: Team Code, Lotus Valley International School, Noida
✨ Most Innovative & Creative Robot: Team Aarav, Playto Labs, Bengaluru
The competition brought together 271 participants from 55 teams across India, who showcased robotics-based solutions addressing global food security and sustainability challenges.
A session on “Digital Safety for Youth” by Ms. Diksha Dhiman (DoT) raised awareness on online safety and responsible digital engagement among students from eight states.
The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge is a flagship UN-based initiative aimed at harnessing AI and robotics to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By bringing together youth innovators, educators, and technologists, the event reflects India’s growing role as a global hub for responsible digital innovation.
With their victory, Team Heyansh (Junior) and The Ambitious Avengers (Senior) will represent India at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, competing with teams from 25 countries.
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